Jackson County is named for Andrew Jackson, who was the 7th President of the United States from 1829 to 1837.

Created: July 16, 1907

County Seat:

Altus 1907 – present

County Courthouse – Altus

Location: 101 North Main Street / West Broadway Street

Built: 1910 – 1911

Style: Classical Revival

Architect: C E Hair and Company

Contractor: Rowles and Bailey of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Description: The building faces east and is a two story pink colored brick and concrete structure. The east front has a large portico supported by four columns rising to a pediment below the roof line. A wide cornice runs below the flat roof line. The base of the building is red sandstone.